David Pilorge

Competent on administrative law, but communication could improve

I engaged David Pilorge of Cornet Vincent Ségurel for assistance with a complex zoning variance appeal for a small commercial property I own in Denver. My case involved navigating several overlapping municipal regulations, which fell squarely within his recognized expertise in Administrative Law. David's analysis of the relevant codes and his strategy for the appeal hearing were sound and demonstrated the competence you'd expect from an attorney recognized by Best Lawyers. He clearly understood the procedural nuances. However, my experience was mixed on the practical execution. While his substantive work was good, responsiveness was inconsistent. There were periods of several days where follow-up emails went unanswered, and getting clarity on next steps sometimes required a second prompt. For a client actively managing a business timeline, this created unnecessary anxiety. The outcome of our hearing was ultimately favorable, which is the most important thing, and his legal arguments were precise. I believe David is a knowledgeable attorney, especially for administrative procedures, but the client communication and project management aspects of the engagement felt just adequate. If those elements were as sharp as his legal analysis, the experience would have been excellent.